New Products - Truck Accessories - September 2006

A Quick Stop at Stylin'Stylin' Concepts announces the addition of Stainless Steel Brake Corporation (SSBC) to its extensive line of custom truck and SUV accessories. With more than 30 years of experience in the brake industry, SSBC has a kit for your truck, whether it's on stock rollers or big-ass billets. If you need high-performance slotted rotors and pads or new three-piston calipers, SSBC has something for you. SSBC also offers many kits for 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickups, a market segment not offered by many other brake manufacturers.For more information, contact: STYLIN' CONCEPTS(800) 434-4381, www.stylinconcepts.com

Slow MotionStabilus, manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic motion control dampers, introduces its EZDOWN drop-gate damper for controlled vehicle tailgate opening. The EZDOWN damper provides precise control and a smoother opening of the tailgate, rather than allowing it to quickly slam down. This control helps prevent personal injury and vehicle damage. The EZDOWN installation kit is conveniently packaged and provides you with all parts and tools necessary for installation.For more information, contact: STABILUS(800) 247-2860, www.ezdown.com

Shhhh, Be Bery Bery QuietStreetWires announces that it is shipping the new line of Zero Noise 5 interconnects and Zero Noise 5AV audio/video interconnects. Both of these products offer better noise rejection, signal transfer, and conductor insulation than competing brands. The Zero Noise 5 series is considered the "Good" in StreetWires' "Best, Better, Good" product lineup with the Zero Noise 7 being the "Better" and Zero Noise 9 being the "Best." The Zero Noise 5 series is ideal for anyone looking for performance at an economical price. Along with the Zero Noise 5 Interconnect series, StreetWires is also shipping the Zero Noise 5AV audio/video interconnects.For more information, contact: STREETWIRES(877) 787-3381, www.streetwires.com

Would You Like That in the Can?Auto Air Colors are now available in pint and quart can sizes, so they will fit onto any paint shaker and mixing bank. A new Flash Reducer is also available. Flash Reducer is a co-solvent additive that significantly improves the flow and leveling, while decreasing curing time. The new Flash Reducer makes painting with Auto Air very similar to painting with urethanes. The new Flash Reducer is a must-have for any Auto Air painter.For more information, contact: AUTO AIR COLORS(800) 509-6563, www.autoaircolors.com

Package DealSLP now offers a "systems approach to improved performance and fuel economy, with bolt-on parts." The package consists of a stainless steel exhaust, a cold-air induction system, SLP's custom-calibrated hand-held programmer, high-ratio rocker arms, and ceramic-coated stainless steel headers. Installing this bolt-on package on a 6.0L-equipped truck will up the power to 400 ponies and get about a 5 percent increase in fuel economy, providing that you keep your lead foot off the floor. These packages are available for most GM trucks and SUVs from '99 to '06 with 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L LS1 gas engines. On top of the power, you also get a three-year/36,000-mile warranty.For more information, contact: SLP PERFORMANCE PARTS(732) 349-2109, www.slponline.com

Twenty and UpAmerican Racing Equipment announces the launch of an exciting new concept within the luxury wheel industry. The DS-03 features an extreme long and straight-styled six-spoke design. Each thin, split spoke accommodates a single center blade (available in chrome or black) that further enhances the straight-spoke design element. The DS-03 is available in sizes 20x8.5, 22x9.5, and 24x10 for many popular truck and SUV applications. All these wheels feature "Phat Lip" technology for a more aggressive deep-dish look, come with a high-luster chrome finish, and are backed by a limited lifetime structural warranty.For more information, contact: DROPSTARS LUXURY WHEEL(800) 959-1969, www.dropstars.com